There were several thread related to this so I just picked one. I generally don't do anything for St. Patrick's Day, but I figured since I have an exchange student here I should show him what most Westerners do for it. My family has never had the traditional St. Patty's meal of corned beef and cabbage, so I have no clue how to cook it. I couldn't find a thread with any instructions, so help me out here, what do I do? How do I cook the beef/cabbage/potatoes? What else is good with it?

You can cook all of that in a slow cooker if you have one.
Put it all in and put enough water in to cover everything.
Cook on low 8-10 hours. That's how I do it anyway.
And don't forget a good crusty bread to go along
with it.

There were several thread related to this so I just picked one. I generally don't do anything for St. Patrick's Day, but I figured since I have an exchange student here I should show him what most Westerners do for it. My family has never had the traditional St. Patty's meal of corned beef and cabbage, so I have no clue how to cook it. I couldn't find a thread with any instructions, so help me out here, what do I do? How do I cook the beef/cabbage/potatoes? What else is good with it?

Drink a few Guinness and the ideas will come to you. Become creative.
If you are serving to family and friends I would make the traditional fare, however, add some new additions.
My dad loves to smash his peas into his mashed potatoes..it looks perfect for St. Pat's.

I would simmer frozen peas, add some sauteed shallots, salt, pepper and puree.
Then fold it into the mashed potatoes.
It's worth a try???

After years of making the traditional boring "boiled" corned beef & cabbage dinner (always adding in turkey kielbasa for non-meat-eating husband), I finally decided to heck with tradition & for the past several years have a made a meal that's actually enjoyable for both of us.

He He, Lol, i'll be cooking Turkey and Ham!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Am i letting the side down? or a meal that has become very traditional in modern Ireland - take out chinese!!!!!! But i will be going to the Paddies day parade and standing in the cold pouring rain watching 100's of scouts and girl guides walking down O'Connell Street!